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Prime Minister's Office
Virtual ceremony for the launch of RuPay card Phase-II in Bhutan
A Virtual Ceremony for the joint launch of RuPay card Phase-II by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Dr. Lotay Tshering will be held on 20 November 2020.
The Prime Ministers of India and Bhutan had jointly launched Phase-I of the project during the State Visit of Prime Minister to Bhutan in August 2019. The implementation of Phase-I of RuPay cards in Bhutan has enabled visitors from India to access ATMs and Point of Sale  terminals across Bhutan. Phase-II will now allow Bhutanese card holders to access RuPay network in India.
India and Bhutan share a special partnership, anchored in mutual understanding and respect, reinforced by a shared cultural heritage and strong people to people links.
Ministry of Coal
Overall Coal Production Goes up by 6.74 % to 74.78 Million Ton in December, 2021
Captive Coal Mines Record 40.98% Growth
India’s total coal production increased by 6.74 % to 74.78 Million Ton  during December, 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019. Out of the total production during December last year, Coal India Ltd  achieved a growth of 3.79% by producing 60.220 MT. Captive blocks registered a growth of 40.98% by producing 8.91 MT of coal during the period. At the same time, Singareni Collieries Ltd  registered a negative growth of 1.12% by producing 5.65 MT of Coal during December. Coal production of financial year 2022 has been compared with FY 20 as FY 21 has been considered abnormal year due to restriction imposed on commercial activities in the wake of Covid-19.
Coal dispatch increased by 14.62 % to 75.05 MT from 65.48 MT during Dec 2021 as compared to Dec 2019. Out of the total production during this period, Coal India Ltd  achieved a growth of 12.70% by dispatching 60.67 MT of Coal, Singareni Collieries Ltd  achieved a growth of 2.01% by dispatching 5.70 MT of Coal and captive blocks registered a growth of 43.23% by dispatching 8.68 MT.
The Power utilities dispatch has grown by 20.06 % to 63.32 MT in the month of Dec 2021 as compared to 52.74 MT in Dec 2019. There is fall in import price of coal since the end of Oct 2021, however, import prices are still at high level discouraging import. Further, coal based power demand has increased by 12.7% up to November 2021 against the same time 2020.
Coal based power generation has registered a growth of 11.84 % in the month of Dec 2021. The overall power generation in Dec 2021 has been 8.32% higher than the power generated in Dec 2019. Coal based power generation in the month of Dec 2021 has been 85579 MU in comparison to 75620 MU the previous month and registered a growth of 13.17%. Total power generation has also increased in Dec 2021 to 113094 MU from 103177 MU in November.
Out of top 35 mines in coal production 11 of them produced more than 100 % and another 12 mines production stood at more than 80 % but less than 100%.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 214.27 Cr
Over 4.05 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 50,342
6,395 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.70%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.88%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 214.27 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.05 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,402
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2nd Dose
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1,01,09,751
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Precaution Dose
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68,40,293
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,35,310
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2nd Dose
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1,77,04,354
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Precaution Dose
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1,33,11,983
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,05,38,183
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2nd Dose
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3,06,48,440
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,17,56,679
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2nd Dose
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5,25,47,031
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,08,12,040
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2nd Dose
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51,39,48,941
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Precaution Dose
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7,25,51,309
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,45,744
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2nd Dose
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19,65,22,805
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Precaution Dose
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3,93,72,398
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,11,859
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2nd Dose
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12,28,42,685
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Precaution Dose
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4,28,67,704
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Precaution Dose
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17,49,43,687
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Total
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2,14,27,81,911
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 50,342. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.70%. 6,614 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,39,00,204.
6,395 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,25,602 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.83 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.88% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.96%.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Implementation of PESA Act
In terms of List II  of Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, ‘Panchayat’, being ‘local government’, is a State Subject, and States/Union Territories are competent to consider and formulate guidelines to this effect under the provisions of respective Panchayati Raj Acts.
Draft Model Rules for PESA were circulated among PESA States in 2009 for framing their State specific PESA Rules for their respective States. For effective implementation of PESA and to strengthen Gram Sabhas  and Panchayati Raj Institutions  in Fifth Schedule areas, under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan  Scheme, the following activities are funded:-
- Human resource support for mobilizing, capacity building and strengthening of GSs and PRIs;
- Orientation/handholding support for capacity building and strengthening of GSs and PRIs through competent institutions or voluntary organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations.
Further, the Ministry has organized State-level workshops for PESA States from time-to-time to give a fillip to the implementation of PESA and improve the level of awareness on the subject among the representatives of PRIs.
Various Handbooks for use of Gram Panchayats/Gram Sabhas have been brought out by the Ministry. Handbook of Community Mobilisation in Fifth Scheduled Areas was released on National Panchayati Raj Day, 24th April, 2015. The Book contains basic information about the provisions of PESA, principles and methods of community mobilization and role of Gram Sabha/Community Mobilisers and PESA Coordinators.
Separate guidelines for participatory Gram Panchayat Development Plan  for local development in PESA Areas, were circulated to PESA States. In addition, an advisory on bonded labour and distress migration in PESA areas was also issued.
Recently, Ministry of PanchayatiRaj organised a one-day National Level Conference in November, 2021 in New Delhi to celebrate the 25th year of promulgation of the PESA Act. The Conference was addressed by Ministers of Panchayati Raj and Tribal Affairs as well as Governor of Maharashtra. Representatives of Panchayati Raj as well as Tribal Development Departments of PESA States; representatives of Central Ministries/Departments, NITI Aayog, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj  and Non-Government Organisations also participated in the Conference and shared their views/suggestions for improved implementation of PESA.
Six States namely Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Telangana have framed State specific PESA Rules for their respective States to implement PESA.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephonic conversation between PM and King of Bhutan
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, King of Bhutan.
His Majesty The King conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Prime Minister's 70th birthday. Prime Minister gratefully ackowledged the greetings and conveyed his regards to His Majesty The King, the former King of Bhutan, and all members of the Royal Family of Bhutan.
The leaders spoke about the unique ties of trust and affection that bind India and Bhutan as neighbours and friends. Prime Minister expressed his thanks for the guiding role that the Kings of Bhutan have played in nurturing this special friendship.
Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the effective management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Kingdom of Bhutan, and assured His Majesty The King of India's readiness to provide all required support to Bhutan in this context.
Prime Minister conveyed his keenness to welcome His Majesty The King and his family in India, at a mutually convenient date.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Easter
(The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, greeted people of the nation on the eve of Easter.
Following is the text of his message:
“I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to all our countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Easter.
The solemn occasion of Easter commemorates the resurrection of Lord Christ. It is a reminder of the transformative power of love, compassion and forgiveness.
Let the spirit of Easter bring everyone closer together, generating harmony and peace, and inspire us to dedicate ourselves anew to the service of humanity.”
Following is the Hindi translation of his message:
“मैं ईस्टर के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियो को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।
ईस्टर का पवित्र अवसर प्रभु ईसा मसीह के पुनरुत्थान का पर्व है। आज का दिन हमें प्रेम, करुणा और क्षमा के महत्व का अहसास कराता है।
आइए ईस्टर पर हम सब मिलकर आपस में शांति और सद्भाव बढ़ाते हुए मानवता की सेवा के लिए खुद को समर्पित करें।“
Ministry of Tourism
India Tourism organizes Heritage Walk cum Cleaning Drive at Aguada Jail Museum, Goa
Goa, 9 March 2023
India Tourism, under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, organized a successful Heritage Walk cum Cleaning Drive at the Aguada Jail Museum in Candolim, Goa, on 9th March 2023. The event aimed to create awareness among the youth about the importance of heritage conservation and cleanliness.
The participation of around 45 members of the Yuva Tourism Club from three prominent educational institutes-Institute of Hotel Management, Porvorim; Goa College of Home Science, Panaji; and Dnyanprassarak Vidyalaya, Mapusa - was the highlight of the event. Anil Joglekar, a Government of Goa-approved tourist guide, shared valuable insights into the history of the Aguada Jail and the Goa Liberation Movement with the students.
The event showcased the students' enthusiasm as they actively participated in a cleaning drive, ensuring the premises of the Aguada Jail Museum were spotless. India Tourism aims to promote tourism in the country while preserving the rich cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism practices.
The event was successful in its objective of instilling a sense of responsibility and ownership towards heritage conservation and cleanliness among the youth. The event was a representation of the government's commitment to promoting sustainable tourism practices in the state.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/Riyaz/D.Rane
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of former AP Governor, Ms Kumudben Joshi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Andhra Pradesh Governor and Union Minister, Ms Kumudben Joshi.
Prime Minister tweeted in Gujarati;
"આંધ્રપ્રદેશનાં ભૂતપૂર્વ ગવર્નર અને કેન્દ્રીય મંત્રી કુમુદબેન જોષીજીના અવસાનના સમાચાર અત્યંત દુઃખદ છે. નારી સશક્તિકરણ અને લોકસેવા ક્ષેત્રે તેઓનું પ્રદાન હંમેશાં યાદ રહેશે. તેમના પરિવારજનો તથા પ્રશંસકો પ્રત્યે સંવેદના. ૐ શાંતિ…॥"
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Gadkari says, India endorses the growth of Blue Economy in a sustainable, inclusive and people-centric manner
He will address the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi tomorrow
Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that Blue Economy is very crucial for India’s economic development. The Minister left for Nairobi today to attend the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference. The conference is being organized by Kenya, with Canada and Japan as co-hosts. Shri Gadkari will address the conference tomorrow.
Shri Gadkari said India has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean region, and on this basis, it endorses the growth of the Blue Economy in a sustainable, inclusive and people centred manner through the framework of the Indian Ocean Rim Association . He said, India is developing its maritime infrastructure as well as its inland waterways and coastal shipping through the launch of the ambitious “Sagarmala Programme” which will revolutionize maritime logistics and port led developments in the country. He further said that India’s national vision about the sector is clearly articulated in the term “SAGAR”- Security and Growth for All in the Region coined by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
India’s ambitious Sagarmala programme has identified 600 plus projects entailing huge investment of around Rs 8 lakh crore  by the year 2020. This will save the country nearly six billion dollars per annum in logistics costs besides creating 10 million new jobs and boosting port capacity by 800 Million Metric Tonne per Annum  to an overall 3500 MMTPA. The Minister said, Coastal Economic Zones  are being developed under Sagarmala with a proposed investment of 150 Million dollars per location. He said, the CEZs will become a microcosm of the blue economy wherein industries and townships that depend on the sea and contribute to global trade through sea connectivity are envisaged.
केन्द्रीय पोत परिवहन, सड़क परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग और जल संसाधन, नदी विकास एवं गंगा संरक्षण मंत्री श्री नितिन गडकरी
Ministry of Defence
Inauguration of Learning Centre and Gymnasium at Apsinghe Military Village, District Satara, Maharashtra
Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command visited Apshinge Military Village, Satara on 01 May 23 & inaugurated a Learning Centre and Gymnasium to facilitate training and further recruitment in the Indian Armed Forces.
Village Apsinghe, Satara, Maharashtra, 01 May 2023. Districts of Satara, Sangli, Karad, Solapur and Kolhapur have been the traditional catchment areas for recruitment to the Indian Army. Apshinge village in Satara District has a population of about 3000. 350 families that reside in the village have at least one serving member in the armed forces. 46 soldiers from Apsinghe Village sacrificed their lives during World War I. In recognition of their services, British Government built a Vijay Sthambh in the Centre of the village. Several men from the village sacrificed their lives during the Indo-China war of 1962 and the two wars with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. The children of the village are encouraged from an early age to pursue career in the Indian Armed Forces and are trained accordingly. In recognition of this unique contribution of the village, the Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha conferred the Sri Shanmukha Shaurya Ratna Award 2022 on Apshinge Village. 75 war veterans from the village were honoured on the occasion.
Recently introduced Agnipath Scheme for recruitment in the Indian Armed Forces requires exacting standards of eligibility beyond physical fitness. With a view to mobilise and equip the youth of these districts, at the request of the ex-servicemen of the village, Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha and the South Indian Education Society have jointly, as part of Institutional Social Responsibility  set up the facility centre at a cost of about Rs. 80 lakhs.
The event was attended also by Lt Gen H S Kahlon, AVSM, SM, GOC, MG & G Area, and Dr V Shankar, President, SIES & Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, along with residents of Apsinghe Military Village, Distt Satara, Maharashtra.
President's Secretariat
President of India graces event to felicitate Indian Scholars of 11th World Hindi Conference
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced a function organised to felicitate Indian scholars who were acknowledged at the 11th World Hindi Conference – held recently in Mauritius – in New Delhi today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Hindi has a strong presence on the world map. Outside India, more than one crore people speak Hindi and it is being taught in universities of major countries. The 11th World Hindi Conference saw the participation of more than 2,000 representatives from 45 countries.
The President said that to enhance its presence, Hindi has to adapt to science and technology – both in content and dissemination. We live in the age of technology, the President said. Smart-phones are eroding distances between languages and technology could similarly be used in the propagation of Hindi. The President also praised the role played by Hindi cinema in popularising the language in India and abroad.
Ministry of Railways
Nearly 4200 MT Oxygen delivered by Oxygen Expresses to Maharashtra, MP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, & UP
More than 268 tankers load taken
More than 68 Journeys completed
Kanpur receives it's FIRST Oxygen Express
Till date 293 MT has been offloaded in Maharashtra, 1230 MT in UP, 271 MT in MP, 555 MT in Haryana, 123 MT in Telangana, 40 MT in Rajasthan and 1679 MT in Delhi
Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across the country.
So far, Indian Railways has delivered nearly 4200 MT of LMO in more than 268 tankers to various states across the country.
68 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey so far.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Till the time of this release,293MT has been offloaded in Maharashtra, 1230 MT in UP, 271 MT in MP, 555 MT in Haryana, 123 MT in Telangana, 40 MT in Rajasthan and 1679 MT in Delhi.
Oxygen is now being delivered by Railways to new cities like Kanpur, which received 80 MT of LMO today.
Running of new Oxygen is a very dynamic exercise and figures keep getting updated all the time. More loaded Oxygen Expresses are expected to start their journeys later in the night.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 13.81 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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13,81,48,965
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 13.81 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Culture
In honor of the martyrs of Kargil War, Ministry of Culture organizes a special performance of the play 'Kargil Ek Shaurya Gatha at the National War Memorial today
Today's celebration at National War Memorial gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude and cherish the memory of our National heroes : Smt Meenakashi Lekhi
National School of Drama, organized a special performance of the play 'Kargil Ek Shaurya Gatha' directed by Shantanu Bose for the dignitaries and Army Officers at the National War Memorial, New Delhi in honor of the martyrs of Kargil War today.
Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi ,Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs graced the occasion as Guest of Honor.
On the occasion, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi recalled the supreme sacrifice of our soldiers during Kargil War and thanked PM Modi for taking the initiative to build National War Memorial for the soldiers.
She added that today’s celebration at National war memorial gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude and cherish the memory of our National heroes.
Organized as a part of the series 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' year, this play becomes even more relevant as it is a tribute to the soldiers deployed in the security of the country's borders, who lay down their lives day and night to help us lead a secure life.
The Kargil war took place in year 1999. In the winter of 1998-99, when the high peaks of India's borders with Kargil are covered with snow, and under an agreement, soldiers from both sides do not carry out any kind of activities in each other's borders, in such a situation, the Pakistani army, taking the advantage of this, had made their bases there, by infiltrating the Indian border. The Pakistani army was strategically at a height. On discovering this in May 1999, Indian soldiers, despite being in a strategically vulnerable position, took the inaccessible peaks of Kargil back from the enemy by sacrificing their lives, assuming strength from devotion to truth and the motherland.
Kargil Ek Shaurya Gatha presents to the audience, the valor of such anonymous Indian soldiers who died for the cause of the motherland. The play is written by Asif Ali Haider Khan and directed by Shantanu Bose. In addition to this performance the play will be performed on 26th and 27th July at 7.00 p.m. at Abhimanch Auditorium NSD.